High score for patients’ prompt discharge after liver surgery
JGH patients who undergo a liver resection—removal of a large portion of the organ due to cancer—have among the shortest hospital stays for this procedure in North America.
French cancer experts explore JGH research and care
The Jewish General Hospital’s French connection has been strengthened with the visit of six senior members of staff from the Regional Cancer Centre of the University Hospital Centre of Poitiers.
Lecture series focuses on multidisciplinary cancer care
The Segal Cancer Centre at the JGH has kicked off a series of public lectures, focusing on the hospital’s multidisciplinary approach to cancer care.
Spreading smiles, good will and chocolates for Christmas
The warmth and cheer of Christmas spread through the JGH on Dec. 23, with a visit by 11 trainees from the Firefighters’ Academy in Mirabel.
C. difficile rates plummet with implementation of preventive measures
A focused commitment to combatting C. difficile at the JGH has led to a steep drop in infection rates, thanks in large part to efforts spearheaded by the Department of Nursing.
New technology dramatically cuts waiting times for cancer patients
A new electronic scheduler that manages appointments has dramatically cut the time that patients wait before receiving their first chemotherapy session in the Segal Cancer Centre at the JGH.
New initiative emphasizes importance
of respect for patients
The Respect campaign has been launched, an initiative of the Humanization of Care Committee, in collaboration with the Users Committee.
Better palliative care would make euthanasia largely unnecessary, symposium told
Euthanasia that is permissible under Quebec’s Bill 52 could be avoided in many cases if more terminally ill patients had access to high-quality palliative care, says a JGH family physician.
Countdown continues for move to Pavilion K
After five years of construction, it’s done! The JGH has been handed the keys to Pavilion K—a symbolic gesture that means the hospital now formally owns its newest wing.
Cyclists in pace-setting event raise more than $4.9 million
In its seventh lucky year as one of Quebec’s leading fundraising events, the Enbridge Ride to Conquer Cancer brought together 1,347 cyclists and several hundred crew members from across the province to raise more than $4.9 million.